The stars are out at Tynecastle as Manchester City announce open training session for fans ahead of Hearts friendly

THE Jambos have confirmed a pre-season friendly with the English champions on Friday July 18 and both clubs will take part in a training session at Tynecastle the night before that is free for fans to attend.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is taking the English champs to Tynecastle (Photo: Carl Recine/Action Images)

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HEARTS fans have been offered the chance to watch Man City’s Premiership millionaires for free.

The Jambos have confirmed a pre-season friendly with the English champions at Tynecastle on Friday, July 18.

Tickets are priced at £25 for adults and £15 for concessions, but both clubs will take part in a training session for free at the stadium the night before.

The friendly is being staged to celebrate the centenary of the main stand at the Gorgie ground.

A Hearts spokesperson said: “The main stand is an iconic landmark in British football and what better way to mark the milestone than a glamour friendly against one of the world’s top sides?

“City will be bringing a strong squad to Edinburgh, with the likes of French internationalists Samir Nasri and Gael Clichy and Serbian star Aleksandar Kolarov all scheduled to make the trip.

“While recognising the past, the match will also see Hearts welcome the future.

“The game will be the first one at Tynecastle under new ownership, it will be head coach Robbie Neilson’s first home game in charge, while the team will be wearing the stunning new home kit for the first time.

“It promises to be a tremendous occasion under the floodlights”

Man City chief executive Ferran Soriano added: “Man City are honoured to join with Hearts as they celebrate the centenary of their main stand.

“Pre-season games are very important for the team’s training, but also give a special opportunity to bring City closer to fans wherever they are in the world.

“Edinburgh shares with Manchester a tradition of great footballing rivalry and we look forward to seeing the fans’ passion first hand.”